I actually found the food on Philippine Airlines not that bad at all
I make sure I have a full English breakfast before I board any flight and then i don't get high blood when the choice of meal provided by the airline is not available "sorry sir we only have fish and noodles left"
I normally take a goody bag with me anyway Pringles jaffa cakes and more chocolate
Never board a long haul flight hungry and take your own supplies......
Why would your wife want to waste her time in Bangkok or Singapore when she can fly directly?